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Documentary Feature Los Angeles Open Casting Call

Casting Call: Non-Union Caucasian Males & Females (Ages 12-65) for Documentary Feature

Job Description:
Midthunder Casting is seeking non-union, Caucasian males and females, ages 12 to 65, to participate in an upcoming documentary feature filming in Los Angeles, CA. This project offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a professional documentary that aims to capture authentic stories and perspectives.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the filming of scenes for the documentary feature, which may include on-camera interviews, re-enactments, or other scripted scenes.
  • Follow direction from the production team and adhere to any specific requirements for appearance or behavior in front of the camera.
  • Be available for shooting on designated days and times in Los Angeles, ensuring punctuality and professionalism throughout the process.
  • Engage naturally and comfortably with the documentary format, reflecting the authenticity and tone of the project.

Requirements:

  • Must be Caucasian, non-union talent, aged between 12 and 65 years old.
  • Must be local to Los Angeles, CA, or able to self-report to the location for the shoot.
  • Applicants under 18 years of age must provide their age in the submission.
  • Submission must include a photo (headshot or clear cell phone photo) with no filters, hats, or sunglasses.
  • Prior experience in film or documentary projects is a plus but not required.
  • Must be comfortable working in a documentary format, including any potential re-enactments or interviews.

Compensation:

  • Paid role: $500 per day.
  • Meals and breaks provided on set.
  • Professional on-set experience and potential networking opportunities within the documentary film industry.

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Skills:
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Job Description
A production team is seeking experienced local production support for an upcoming commercial shoot in Tokyo, Japan. The project is for a Korean running brand and focuses on capturing dynamic city-running visuals. This is a paid opportunity for professionals with experience in fashion, commercial, or brand productions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support local production needs for a commercial shoot

  • Assist with casting coordination for multiple models

  • Provide hair and makeup services where applicable

  • Conduct and support location scouting in urban environments

  • Collaborate closely with the creative and production team

Requirements

  • Must be based in Japan

  • Prior experience in production, casting, HMU, or location scouting

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Familiarity with fashion or commercial productions preferred

  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment

Compensation Details

  • Paid opportunity

  • Production budget provided

ASL Content Creator Families for Paid Brand Campaign

Job Description
A paid brand collaboration is now casting Deaf and signing ASL content creator families for an inclusive, family-focused marketing campaign. This project highlights authentic ASL-first storytelling and creator-led social media content, celebrating real families and meaningful representation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Create authentic ASL-based social media content

  • Participate in a family-focused digital brand campaign

  • Share natural, everyday moments through ASL-first storytelling

  • Collaborate with a creative team on inclusive content concepts

Requirements

  • Deaf and/or signing families with children ages 3–8

  • Active ASL content creators on social media

  • Comfortable appearing on camera as a family

  • Interested in paid brand collaborations

  • Open to creators nationwide

Compensation

  • Paid influencer collaboration

  • Brand partnership compensation

  • Opportunity for ongoing creator-led campaigns

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Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A production team is seeking a female actress/model for an upcoming music video project. The role is performance-based with no spoken dialogue and focuses on strong visual presence and expressive storytelling. This project will involve on-location filming in Normandy, France, with production support provided.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform on camera for a music video production with no dialogue

  • Follow creative direction from the director and production team

  • Participate in a two-day on-location shoot

  • Present strong facial expressions and natural on-screen presence

Requirements

  • Female talent

  • Blue eyes

  • Light-colored hair

  • Height of 1.70 meters or less

  • Distinctive, atypical, and strong facial features

  • Must hold a valid car and/or motorcycle driver’s license

  • Comfortable working on camera in a non-speaking role

Compensation Details

  • €150 per day

  • Intermittent status

  • Transportation and meals provided

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Micro-Influencer Talent With Bold Hair and Personal Style

Job Description
A creative digital project is casting micro-influencers who make style culture stand out. This opportunity is for talent with bold hair, strong personality, and joyful on-camera presence. The production is looking for individuals whose content stops the scroll and brings authentic energy to lifestyle-focused visuals.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in digital content highlighting personal style and hair aesthetics

  • Showcase confidence, individuality, and natural personality on camera

  • Collaborate with a creative team to produce engaging visual content

  • Represent modern beauty, culture, and self-expression

Requirements

  • Micro-influencers or content creators with an active social presence

  • All hair textures, styles, and aesthetics encouraged

  • Strong sense of personal style and visual identity

  • Comfortable being photographed or filmed

  • Open to talent nationwide

Compensation

  • Paid collaboration

  • Opportunity for brand-aligned digital exposure

  • Professional creative content experience

Job Description
A short-form digital project is casting alternative and grunge-inspired female talent to appear in visually creative content for an independent music artist. This shoot is designed for social platforms and focuses on strong style, attitude, and on-camera presence. It’s a great opportunity for performers with a bold, expressive look who enjoy creative collaborations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in short-form video content for social media platforms

  • Bring authentic alternative or grunge-inspired style and energy on camera

  • Follow creative direction during a fast-paced shoot

  • Perform confidently in a studio-style indoor setting

Requirements

  • Female-presenting performers

  • Must have an alternative or grunge-inspired look

  • Comfortable on camera and expressing personality

  • Reliable and able to commit to a short shoot window

  • Los Angeles–based local talent preferred

Compensation

  • $120 flat rate

Cancer Survivor Participants for Documentary-Style Tattoo Project

Job Description
A nationwide casting call is seeking cancer survivors who are one year or more into remission and interested in participating in a powerful, personal storytelling project. This project centers on transformation, resilience, and reclaiming personal narratives through meaningful body art. Participants may collaborate with professional tattoo artists to creatively reinterpret radiation marks in an empowering way.

Job Responsibilities

  • Share personal experiences related to cancer survival and recovery

  • Participate in a collaborative tattoo experience focused on healing and empowerment

  • Optionally appear on camera to share personal stories (filming is optional)

  • Engage respectfully and thoughtfully throughout the creative process

Requirements

  • Cancer survivors of all genders and ages

  • Must be one year or more into remission

  • Must have a radiation mark tattoo or radiation marker

  • Open to collaborating in a personal, story-driven project

  • Comfortable sharing a brief personal story if participating on camera

  • Open to participants nationwide

Compensation

  • Complimentary custom tattoo experience

  • Opportunity to participate in a meaningful, survivor-centered project

  • Optional storytelling exposure celebrating resilience and strength

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Male Tennis Player for Sunscreen Brand Commercial

Job Description
A sunscreen brand commercial is casting a skilled male tennis player for an on-camera role in a professional shoot. This opportunity is ideal for real athletes who can confidently perform tennis movements on camera while representing an active, lifestyle-focused brand.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform authentic tennis actions on camera

  • Execute a right-handed backhand with a double-handed swing

  • Follow creative and athletic direction during filming

  • Maintain a professional and athletic presence on set

Requirements

  • Male performers

  • Caucasian appearance

  • Must be right-handed

  • Must be an experienced tennis player

  • Able to perform a two-handed backhand swing

  • Comfortable performing athletic movement on camera

  • Available to travel as required for the production

Compensation

  • $850 per day

  • Additional 20% pay

  • Travel and lodging provided

  • Mileage, per diem, and hotel covered

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Boy Group Audition (Singers and Dancers)

Job Description
A global talent search is now open for male and masculine-presenting performers to join an upcoming boy group project. This worldwide audition is seeking young talent with strong vocal ability, dance skills, and on-camera confidence. Performers from all nationalities are encouraged to apply for this long-term music and performance opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform vocals and choreography for evaluation

  • Appear on camera for performance and interview-style videos

  • Follow creative direction and performance notes

  • Represent the group with professionalism and stage presence

Requirements

  • Ages 13–23

  • Open to he / his / them performers

  • Open to all nationalities worldwide

  • Confident singing and dancing ability

  • Comfortable speaking directly to the camera

  • Ability to submit performance videos and photos

  • Commitment to a potential long-term group project

Compensation

  • Paid opportunities if selected

  • Professional music and performance development

  • Global exposure and industry experience

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actors for Television Series

Job Description
A television production is seeking local background actors to appear in interior and exterior scenes filmed in the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs. This opportunity is open to a wide range of ages and looks, making it ideal for performers interested in gaining experience on a professional TV set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray everyday characters in scripted television scenes

  • Participate in indoor and outdoor background action

  • Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity between takes

  • Work professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

  • Male and female performers, ages 20s–70s

  • Must be local to Chicago, nearby suburbs, or surrounding border states

  • Comfortable working indoors and outdoors

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions

  • Prior background experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

  • Paid background role

  • Professional television set exp

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We are looking for an actor who can bring not only the chops to a meaty role, but also help market the film before, during, and after production. 

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Skills:
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Skin Care Commercial Talent (Female On-Camera Talent)

Job Description
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Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera for a national skin care commercial

  • Perform naturally and confidently under direction

  • Represent a beauty-focused brand with polished presence

  • Participate in fittings, travel days, and shoot days as scheduled

Requirements

  • Female performers ages 18–35

  • Must be of Thai descent

  • Fair skin tone and expressive eyes preferred

  • Strong on-camera confidence; commercial or acting experience is a plus

  • Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally

  • Must be available for fittings and filming

  • Must meet all casting specifications to be considered

Compensation

  • Main role: $6,000

  • Secondary role: $5,000

  • Shoot day rate: $600

  • Wardrobe fitting: $300

  • Travel days: $300 per day

  • Usage fees included (3-year usage term)

  • All rates subject to applicable deductions

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Fashion Campaign Talent (Models and On-Camera Talent)

Job Description
A high-profile fashion campaign is seeking confident, effortlessly cool on-camera talent based in Southern California. This project is looking for unique individuals with strong presence and natural style to appear in refined, visually striking fashion content. No prior modeling experience is required—confidence and the ability to take direction are key.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera for a professional fashion campaign

  • Follow creative and movement direction from the production team

  • Bring authentic personality, confidence, and style to each shoot

  • Maintain a polished and professional presence on set

Requirements

  • Ages 18–44

  • Open to all genders, sizes, and ethnicities

  • Must be comfortable and confident in front of the camera

  • Ability to take movement and performance direction

  • Southern California-based talent preferred

  • No prior modeling experience required

Compensation

  • $1,000 per confirmed shoot day

  • $3,000 usage fee

  • Total payment varies based on number of confirmed shoot days

  • Paid professional fashion campaign opportunity

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11-24-2024

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